Feb 06
The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman is a fast‑paced, humorous historical fiction novel set in the late eighteenth century. The story follows Prince Horace, better known as Prince Brat, whose constant mischief goes unpunished due to royal custom. Instead, Jemmy, a poor orphan boy, serves as the prince’s whipping boy, receiving the punishment meant for …
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Jan 09
The Cricket in Times Square begins when a small cricket named Chester accidentally becomes trapped inside a picnic basket. The unsuspecting picnickers board a commuter train from the Connecticut countryside to New York City, carrying Chester with them all the way to bustling Times Square. Once he escapes, Chester finds himself in a world far …
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Nov 14
If you’re planning to use Barbara Robinson’s hilarious classic The Best Christmas Pageant Ever with your students this holiday season, you’re in the right place. Below you’ll find teaching ideas, student projects, and cross‑curricular activities that pair perfectly with this crowd‑pleasing December read‑aloud. Reading Level Lexile 760L Interest Level Grades 3-5 Length 150 pages Award …
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Nov 07
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate is a beautifully written, Newbery‑winning novel told from the perspective of Ivan, a silverback gorilla living in a small circus‑themed shopping mall. Written in a journal‑like format, Ivan reflects on his past, his present life in confinement, and his hopes for the future. Reading Level Lexile 570L …
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Oct 31
Do you need a From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler activity or two to add to your E. L. Konigsburg unit? If so, you’re in the right place. Below you’ll find engaging Mixed-Up Files activities including maps, printables, and novel study samples to support your students as they explore this classic mystery. …
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Oct 17
If you’re looking for Out of My Mind teaching ideas, Sharon Draper’s novel offers opportunities for discussion, empathy building, and meaningful classroom conversations. This bestselling story follows Melody Brooks, an eleven‑year‑old girl with cerebral palsy who is brilliant, determined, and unable to speak yet refuses to be defined by her limitations. Teachers love using this …
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Oct 07
Your students will laugh out loud at the humor in The Witches by Roald Dahl Reading Level Lexile 740L Interest Level Grades 3-7 Length 224 pages Award Newbery Honor Jump to Section Book Summary Book Details Teaching Activities ⭐ About the Book: The Witches The Witches by Roald Dahl is a wildly imaginative, darkly funny adventure …
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